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Family Violence: Help that is Available During Lockdown
Level 4 lockdown means that many New Zealanders are being forced to work and live at home 24/7...
Working closely with Auckland Police
The Auckland City Police Family Harm unit typically receives around 35-40 family harm incident...
David & Amy’s story
“Why can’t Dad come home – I miss him” These words broke my heart. My eldest son David* loved his...
DVFREE endorsed by Women’s Refuge
From March 2021, Women’s Refuge Responsive Workplaces Programme and Accreditation will be merging...
Suncorp New Zealand awarded DVFREE Tick
Suncorp New Zealand was awarded the DVFREE Tick from Shine this week, joining a growing number of...
Shine services are operating
ALERT LEVEL 3 (AUCKLAND) 15 February, 2021: Shine, and all NZ domestic violence and sexual...
Domestic violence video by Mrs Universe New Zealand 2021
TRIGGER WARNING: Video shows domestic violence and assault This award winning video was produced...
Mitre 10 kennels at refuge
Mitre 10 have converted an old shed at a Shine refuge into a kennel for housing up to three dogs....
Light it Orange, 6 – 12 June 2021
Important update: Shine’s popular Light it Orange campaign is being moved to 6 – 12 June 2021....
Running away isn’t always possible
If a partner or ex-partner is controlling and abusing someone, it may be impossible for them to...
Escalation of domestic violence during lockdown
During the latest lockdown in Auckland, Shine saw unprecedented demand for its services and...